MACHINE OPERATOR

Laminate Technologies•Gallatin, TN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1985, Laminate Technologies (LamTech) has transitioned to an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), making it an employee-owned company. As one of the largest custom laminators and panel suppliers in America, LamTech provides creative solutions to the fabricating needs of its customers with a commitment to quality, service, and innovation, where every team member has a vested interest in success. The company is a one-source solution for customized laminated panels, substrates (MDF, PB, Lam Grade plywood, Platforms, Primed Plywood, UV Plywood), specialty hardwood plywood panels, and fabricated components. The ESOP structure ensures a deeper dedication to excellence, empowers the team to drive innovation, and strengthens long-term vision of building sustainable partnerships. The Machine Operator is responsible for setting-up, adjusting, and operating machinery as well as inspection of workpieces to ensure they meet the quality standards for both Laminate Technologies and its customers.

Requirements

Ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Simple routine duties that follow definite procedures.
Ability to work as instructed and consult with supervisor and/or team leader as needed on all matters not specifically covered in instructions or guidelines.
Ability to add and subtract one- and three-digit numbers.
Ability to read measurement devices such as rulers, gauges, etc.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one-or two-step instructions.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; supports organizational goals and values.
Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions.
Professionalism – Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
Quality – Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Quantity – Meets productivity standards.
Safety – Observes safety and security procedures.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and/or job orders to determine production specification.
Set up, program, and/or operate machines, such as cutters, saws, drills, shapers, routers to make workpieces.
Start machines, adjust controls, and/or make trial cuts to ensure machinery is operating properly.
Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify appropriate persons of any malfunctions.
Operate and observe machinery used in the production process to detect defects or machine malfunctions and adjust machines as needed.
Inspect workpieces for smoothness, defects, and measure workpieces to determine accuracy of machine operation using rules, templates, or other measuring devices.
Examine raw Woodstock for defects and verify conformance to quality standards.
Examine/inspect finished workpieces to verify conformance to quality standards using hands, rules, calipers, templates, and/or gauges.
Lift raw materials, finished products, and packed items, manually or using lifting tools as required.
Count finished product to determine if product orders are complete.
Mark or tag identification on parts/totes
Load and unload items from machines, conveyors, and conveyances
Assist other machine operators as needed such as supplying or holding materials or tools, or cleaning work areas and equipment.
Maintain equipment and clean working areas.
Record information, such as the number of products tested, meter readings, or dates and times of production processes.
Follow established company and work area safety policies including the wearing of all required PPE’s.
Follow established company policies, policies and rules outlined in Member Handbook as well as procedures required in the standard operating procedures/work instructions.
Maintains open communication with supervisors, team leaders and material handlers regarding production status (i.e. down time, material shortage, etc.)
Maintains daily production sheets utilizing the correct task codes for production time, down time, scrap, etc.; ensures that daily production totals are accurate.
Assist in maintaining work area (i.e., sweeping, emptying trash, return tools to proper location, etc.)
Other duties and responsibilities as directed by your supervisor.